Level 5 in Aesthetic Practice

The Cosmopro Academy Level 5 Certificate in Aesthetic practice is a structured Ofqual-regulated qualification, created for therapists to elevate their skills in Advanced Skincare.

This comprehensive course will provide you with the necessary skillset to confidently perform advanced skin treatments in the aesthetics industry.

With a focus on medium grade chemical skin peels and microneedling, you will gain experience treating conditions such as pigmentation, fine lines, acne, and sun damage. With a strong emphasis on both practical and theoretical training, this course will ensure that you are prepared for a future in the aesthetics sector. This qualification provides a generic core of mandatory units that apply in all aesthetics contexts, including;

Legal and Regulatory Requirements in Aesthetic Practice
Professional Standards within Aesthetic Practice
Working Collaboratively with Healthcare Professionals
Anatomy, Physiology and Morphology of the Ageing Face
Skin Micro-needling and Chemical Peels

If you are an experienced therapist with 3+ years’ experience or 100+ treatments performed, you may qualify for our fast-track course.

Why gain your Level 5 Qualification?

We know there are a lot of training options in the UK skincare and aesthetics. Here’s why you need a Level 5 Diploma.

Future-proof your career against upcoming UK regulatory changes
Improve your employment opportunities
Differentiate yourself in the highly competitive field
Complete your Level 5 Certificate in Aesthetic practice, while continuing to practice your aesthetic treatments
Gain a formal recognised qualification
The skills that you acquire will set you up for a confident and successful career in advanced skincare and aesthetics
Access to ongoing support
Our unique E-Learning platform will help guide you through your SAQs and enhance your knowledge in all areas pertinent to advanced skincare.

Course Outline

Level 5 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice

Duration: 6-12 months

Self paced eLearning

Extensive eLearning platform to deliver Theoretical learning relevant to the learning objectives of the course.

Clinical training in medium depth chemical peels
Clinical training in microneedling
Additional Masterclasses * in Skinboosters, Phlebotomy and iPRF
In-clinic practical training with models

*forms part of the enhanced package

Clinical Assessment
Written SAQ’s
Assignments

Self-paced eLearning

Extensive library of online learning materials to build your theoretical knowledge and ensure you have a strong foundation in anatomy, science, ethics and business. Self-paced leaning allows students to work steadily to suit your schedule.

The structure of the Level 5 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice eLearning is as follows:

Module 1: AP501 Legal and Regulatory Requirements in Aesthetic Practice
Module 2: AP502 Professional Standards within Aesthetic Practice
Module 3: AP503 Working Collaboratively with Healthcare Professionals
Module 4: AP601 Anatomy, Physiology and Morphology of the Ageing Face
Module 5: AP701 Skin Micro-needling and Chemical Peels

Practical training

Foundation Training – These CPD-certified courses will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform foundation aesthetic procedures safely, effectively and with confidence.
Advanced training – These CPD-certified courses will allow you to build on your foundation knowledge and skills to become proficient in advances skincare.

Academic and practical assessment

38 SAQ’s (short answer questions) based on the e-learning modules to demonstrate theoretical competencies.
Candidates are required to produce 2 fully referenced assignments on; Working Collaboratively with Healthcare Professionals and Anatomy, Physiology and Morphology of the Ageing Face
Clinical observations and assessment of medium grade chemical peels and microneedling.

What will I learn on the Level 5 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice?

The Level 5 will provide you with the relevant knowledge and practical skills to perform the following procedures safely and competently:

How to consult effectively
In depth skin ageing and anatomy
How to safely treat the skin of the face and body using medium grade chemical peels
How to safely treat the skin of the face and body using microneedling

Why study with Cosmo Pro Academy?

Winners of the Best Education and Training at the prestigious Safety in Beauty Awards
You will train in a safe & controlled medical environment with all hands-on training taking place in Cosmopro Academy
Our premium state-of-the-art training venue boasts 1334sq ft, purposely designed for the aesthetic industry
We understand that often a busy career can be overwhelming at times, therefore you have up to 24 months to complete the qualification.
At Cosmopro Academy we have developed an unparalleled support system, from induction to graduation and beyond
We offer several flexible payment options to access the Level 5 Diploma, to best suit your learning and finances